Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 634.80 and 253
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 460, 634.80 and 253 is: 349.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460 : 634.80 = 253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460/634.80 = 253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460x = 634.80 × 253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460x = 160,604.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,604.40/460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349.14
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